Master of Arts in Blindness and Low Vision Studies (Accelerated)

Western Michigan University

The Accelerated Graduate Degree Program (AGDP) in blindness and low vision studies (BLS) provides an opportunity for students in the Bachelor of Science in the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Services and Sciences Preparation Concentration degree program (BSHSS) to accumulate credits towards completion of a master’s in blindness and low vision studies while still enrolled as an undergraduate student in the BSHSS program. Undergraduate students admitted to the BLS accelerated degree program, with senior standing, may count up to 12, but no fewer than 6 credit hours of 5000 and/or 6000 level courses for graduate credit. These designated courses may be used in completion of both the bachelor’s and master’s degree in blindness and low vision studies within 24 months after completing their BSHSS degree.This program will allow an undergraduate student in the BSHSS program an opportunity to complete an accelerated master’s degree program in orientation and mobility for adults and/or vision rehabilitation therapy.

College of Health and Human Services